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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Javon Stovall participates in a Zoom meeting from his apartment in Miami, Fla., on Friday, May 7, 2021.

Stovall’s legacy

May 2, 2023

“Lost in the In-Between” is dedicated to Javon Stovall, another graduate featured in the documentary. He died unexpectedly in November 2021, just months after filming ended. Mariah Roller, a close...

Clara and Maeve Biscupski sit on the front step at their new apartment in Newark, Del., on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020.

Where are they now?

May 2, 2023

Reynan, one of the documentary’s main subjects, graduated with a theater degree. In the following years, she traveled across the country to Delaware and California, married her wife Biscupski, and has...

Ayotoluwafunmi (Ayo) Ogunwusi sets up a camera in Locust Grove, Ga., on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Bringing an idea to life

May 2, 2023

Ryan Adams, a UI graduate and the documentary’s assistant director, said the unique storytelling opportunity necessitated the DI Documentary Workshop crew accelerate the pre-production process. “If...

Javon Stovall and his friend Mariah Roller pack up Javon’s belongings to move from his apartment in South Beach Fla., to his campus apartment at Florida International University on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020.

Behind the Scenes | ‘Lost in the In-Between: Graduating into 2020’

Gretchen Lenth and Parker Jones May 2, 2023

The Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop’s latest film didn’t start how anyone expected. When the workshop was founded in fall 2019, the plan was to fundraise for three years before beginning any major...

Senators discuss well-being at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union Tuesday, October 17, 2022.

UI USG president creates new committees through executive order

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 2, 2023

Mitch Winterlin, University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government’s president, issued two executive orders at the government’s Tuesday meeting.  The orders will establish two commissions...

The Stanley Museum of Art sign is seen outside of the Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City on Friday, December 9, 2022.

UI Tuba Euphonium Studio to play alongside performers’ art at the Stanley

Emma Gaughan, Arts Reporter May 2, 2023

As the music of the University of Iowa Tuba Euphonium Studio fills the Stanley Museum of Art, viewers will also be able to see original art made by the performers. The studio will be performing...

Iowa's Mac McClear takes a shot during the Hawkeye invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes lead after all three rounds of the two-day tournament and took both the team and individual sweepstakes with Iowa's Mac McClear taking the individual title.

How Iowa men’s golfer Mac McClear went from a freshman struggling to crack the starting lineup to the program’s first two-time conference champ

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2023

Through 17 holes of the second round at the Big Ten Championships at Galloway National Golf Club in Galloway, New Jersey, on Saturday, Iowa men’s golfer Mac McClear hadn’t missed a single green. But...

Photo contributed by NJ Hanson

UI student announces candidacy for Iowa City City Council seat

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 2, 2023

  University of Iowa student NJ Hanson announced his bid for Iowa City City Council on Tuesday.  Hanson is running for the seat currently held by Councilor Pauline Taylor, who oversees...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

UI UCS to centralize operations to Westlawn location

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 2, 2023

The University of Iowa’s University Counseling Service will close its location at the University Capitol Centre on May 19 and centralize operations at the Westlawn building.  The Old Capitol...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

Parents of UI students receive scam calls

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 2, 2023

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is warning the university community after parents of students were targeted in a recent phone scam. In the scam, perpetrators called parents...

Meticulous Masonry employee Cho Kantaphone uses a nail gun at a construction site in Iowa City on Monday, May 1, 2023. Meticulous Masonry has worked with Martin Construction for 13 years.

IC sees low housing creation, can lead to affordability, environmental issues

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter May 2, 2023

City of Iowa City staff is concerned that housing affordability and availability will be negatively impacted after noticing a continued downward trend of residential lot creation in 2022. In...